More images of the 2018 Renault Megane R.S. have hit the web, revealing more of the body design before its official debut at the Frankfurt show next month. We’ve seen a few angles of the new model now. This latest set seems to show a finished example sitting somewhere within […]
Brett Davis
Brett is the editor and founder of PerformanceDrive. He's obsessed with driving, having played with Matchbox cars until he was tall enough to drive a real one. After initially working as a mechanic, Brett earned a degree in journalism and entered media as an editorial assistant at Top Gear Australia magazine. He then worked at CarAdvice. His dream is to live next door to the Nurburgring in Germany.
2018 ‘J29’ Toyota Supra getting 20i, 30i, 40i BMW engines, auto only (video)
Some interesting – and potentially upsetting – details of the upcoming Toyota Supra have surfaced online, with a strong indication the new model, codenamed ‘J29’, will be an auto-only affair. As we already know, the new sports car will form the basis for both the Supra and the next-gen BMW […]
2017 Toyota Prado Altitude review (video)
SUVs are fast-becoming the staple mode of transport for families, and the most staple of all is arguably the Toyota LandCruiser Prado. To help freshen its appeal Toyota Australia has introduced the Altitude special edition. Toyota Australia is enjoying big sales this year, as usual, and the Prado is keeping […]
2017 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition for Australia, adds Quaife LSD
Hot hatch fans will be excited to hear there’s a new edition of the road-ripping Ford Focus RS coming to Australia in November, adding more hardcore components to the all-wheel drive monster. Firstly, the special edition doesn’t pack any more power. It retains the usual 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that […]
BMW i8 Protonic special editions announced in Australia
A special edition BMW i8 has been announced called the Protonic. And a limited number have been locked in for Australia. These bring a range of unique trimming and cosmetic changes to the already awe-inspiring sports car. The BMW i8 is the company’s latest flagship coupe, marketed under its iPerformance […]
Kia Australia confirms Stinger twin-turbo V6 price: from $48,990
Kia Australia has finally confirmed pricing for the highly anticipated Kia Stinger, including the high-performance twin-turbo GT flagship. As we already know, the Kia Stinger will be Kia’s first proper sports car, competing in the mid-size sedan segment. All models in Australia will be rear-wheel drive, although all-wheel drive will […]
2018 Suzuki Swift Sport struts its stuff on proving ground (video)
Some more details of the highly anticipated 2018 Suzuki Swift Sport have surfaced, along with a video showing a prototype undergoing testing on a proving ground. We saw some teaser images yesterday, confirming the new model will come with a manual transmission. A photo of the instrument also revealed the […]
Range Rover to launch all-new 2.0L plug-in hybrid in 2018
Land Rover is getting ready to launch its all-new plug-in hybrid powertrain for its large luxury Range Rover SUVs, with initial details recently hitting the web. The new hybrid will comprise of a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine from the company’s new Ingenium family. According to an Autocar report, this component […]